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Paella Catering for St George in the East events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in St George in the East: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Planning an event in St George in the East?
What’s in the pans
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a paella that stands on its own. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It is often the most popular pan at an event.
Paella catering in St George in the East, cooked live
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. For fairs, fêtes and festivals and office lunches and staff parties, we can cook seafood paella, paella Valenciana and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
Around St George in the East, most London events we’re asked about are in gardens, courtyards and hired venues. The thing to plan is parking and unloading, so tell us about permits, bays or a driveway when you ask for a quote. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- St George in the East (E1, E1W, SE16)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near St George in the East
Other catering in St George in the East
Perfect for your event in St George in the East
Live paella is food and a show in one. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food is hot and generous.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in St George in the East book us for occasions like:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Company summer parties
Nearby historic houses include Mansion House (1.2 miles west) and Dr Johnson's House (2 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When payment is due
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
St George in the East is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
What happens on the day
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Around midsummer it stays light in St George in the East until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
St George in the East: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Peter's?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for St George in the East?
Shadwell station, in St George in the East itself.
What seafood can we have?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu, including premium options if you want them.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in St George in the East? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate pans. It is served quickly from the pan, so queues move. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in St George in the East
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Mention any other courses or food
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Put allergy details in writing
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.
Paella catering around St George in the East
St George in the East is about 1 mile south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in St George in the East will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Peter's, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, Shadwell station is in St George in the East itself.
For paella catering in E1, E1W and SE16, we plan around your venue and timings. We can cater an event on streets such as Glamis Road, Redmead Lane and Wapping Lane. Being close to the A1210 and A1211, St George in the East is easy for us to reach for your event. We also cook at events in Wapping (1 mile south-east), East End of London (1 mile north-east), Whitechapel (1 mile north-west), Tower Hill (1 mile west) and Shadwell (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (4 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (6 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north) and Hampstead (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Royal London Hospital (0.7 miles north) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.1 miles south-east). Not far away are St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Mellitus College (less than half a mile north-east) and Mulberry School for Girls (less than half a mile north)
- Local pubs include Town of Ramsgate pub (less than half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Minories (0.6 miles west) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1 mile north-west)
What affects the price in St George in the East
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff